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Elote Cafe

4.8
4.8
3149 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
WHERE THE TIMELESS RECIPES OF SOUTHERN MEXICO MEET THE BOLD, FARM-FRESH FLAVORS OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST...

An award-winning modern Mexican &; Southwestern restaurant, Elote Cafe’s authentic cuisine is culled from chef/owner Jeff Smedstad’s 20-plus years of travel across Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla and his native Arizona.

Overlooking the scenic Red Rocks of Sedona, Elote Cafe proudly features seasonal, locally-grown ingredients, plus a handpicked cocktail menu highlighted by the finest tequilas and mezcal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (928) 203-0105
  • Website
    http://www.elotecafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Smedstad
  • Catering
    We do not offer private events, catering or large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private events, catering or large groups.
  • Location
    350 Jordan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-4830
  • Area
    Phoenix / Arizona
  • Cross Street
    Apple
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available and nearby free public parking off of Schnebly Road and Peach Lane.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elote Cafe in Sedona is a culinary gem, celebrated for its exceptional "mexican" cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about "amazing service" and "outstanding" dishes like pork cheeks and seafood tacos. The restaurant's margaritas and unique menu items leave a lasting impression, making it a "must-visit" destination. Book early!

3,149 Reviews

  1. Kristin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Highly recommend! We sat at the bar because that was the only open availability they had but it didn’t matter, service was still exceptional! Hermando behind the bar was informative and super friendly! 10/10 recommend when you’re in Sedona!

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  2. Cashmiere

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday celebration dinner here. The food and service were spectacular

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  3. kaity

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. We got elote, duck carnitas, and lamb adobo, and all were fantastic!

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  4. Patricia

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unimpressive. We have visited Elote several time and always look forward to it as a special occasion. This time I found the food very disappointing- noticeably lacked taste. We ordered a series of appetizers so as to experience more diverse flavors which included corn tamal, queso fundido, and pork belly tacos; however, none stood out; not bad, just lacked distinction and taste. Would not go back again. I should add that the service was very much above average; unfortunately not matched by the food.

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  5. jose

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Elote Café was fantastic. The food was flavorful, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. The staff was attentive and friendly, which made the evening even more enjoyable. We truly appreciated the unique flavors and would highly recommend the restaurant to others. Looking forward to dining there again in the future!

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  6. Kurt

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding and unique cuisine everything was great from the elote to nopales to cachetes and they had a real margarita just tequila Cointreau and lime

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  7. Audrey

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    high quality ingredients including some organic and free range. server was excellent. bit pricy but we had a very nice evening. we will come agian.

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  8. margaret

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 3rd time at Elote and we were not disappointed. Each dish’s main ingredient(s) were delicious and exceptionally well dressed. We thought it was worth every cent!

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  9. Christina

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we had in Sedona! All three of us agreed.

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  10. Jerry

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan took gets care of us! 5 stars always! Highly recommend

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FAQs

Elote Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (928) 203-0105.

Elote Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 3149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online bookings at Elote Cafe can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elote Cafe

350 Jordan Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-4830

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Apple
  • Area
    Phoenix / Arizona
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available and nearby free public parking off of Schnebly Road and Peach Lane.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Smedstad
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.elotecafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (928) 203-0105
  • Catering
    We do not offer private events, catering or large groups.
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private events, catering or large groups.
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